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The MEDUZA remix of “Forever” is a lesson in modern house music evolution, which effortlessly bridges tribal, Afro, progressive, and traditional house sensibilities. Published on electronic music powerhouse Insomniac Records, this remix highlights MEDUZA’s extraordinary ability to change songs while maintaining their original integrity. The trademark progressive house treatment of the Italian group transforms the original into new terrain and creates a complex conversation between modern house

Axwell, the Swedish DJ, producer, and one-third of Swedish House Mafia, formally split from Axtone Records, at least on the official documents, marking the end of a transforming chapter in electronic music. Originally established in 2005 as a venue for Axwell’s creative vision and a home for premium dance music, Axtone Records was sold to Pophouse Entertainment, effectively transforming the label’s background. What Happened? As of November 22, 2024, Axwell (actual name Axel Hedfors) stopped be

Multiplatinum artist, superstar DJ, and elite producer Martin Garrix joined forces with rising electronic pop songstress Jex on a new joint single entitled ‘Told You So’ back in November. The track was met with positive reaction from fans and garnered lots of attention from other producers as well. Kicking off the new year, Garrix’s label STMPD has released a remix album titled Told You So Remixes Vol. 1. Listen here. The release features remixes from. Lavern x Vision V, Brooks, Nova Blu

After an incredible run for Genesys and Genesys II, Italian Melodic Techno tastemaker Anyma brought us to The Sphere in Las Vegas for “End of Genesys”. The Residency, which will culminate next weekend with two more shows, saw incredible surprise guests including Grimes, Delilah Montagu, Ellie Goulding, and most recently, Empire of the Sun. The ‘Walking of a Dream’ vocalist Luke Steel joined Anyma towards the end of Act IV “Quantum”, to sing their upcoming collaboration ‘Human Now’. ‘Hum

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Glastonbury / Getty Images Glastonbury, one of the world’s most-famous contemporary arts festivals, reported profits up to $7.3 million (or £5.9 million) in 2024. According to an article from DJ Mag, the festival’s profits for 2024 surpassed 2023’s profits, which were $3.6 million (or £2.9 million). One of the U.K.’s well-renowned newspapers, The Evening Standard, stated that the profits were from Companies House accounts that Glastonbury filed for the 2023-2024

Snakehips, the London-based electronic music duo, brought their signature blend of soulful vocals, slick production, and energetic rhythms to the Brooklyn Storehouse in New York on New Years Eve. Having seen the duo multiple times over the years, I know that everyone attending is always in for a good show. This is especially true on a day like New Year’s Eve in the city that never sleeps as I noticed the holiday cheer amongst everyone in the crowd that night. From start to finish, the energy

In a city renowned for its obsession with outdoing itself, it's only fitting that the first electronic act to headline the futuristic Vegas Sphere would debut in truly jaw-dropping fashion. Over the 2024 holiday season, Anyma delivered against even the loftiest of expectations, unveiling "The End of Genesys" in a breathtaking fusion of music and transhumanist art. Engulfed by the world's largest wraparound LED screen, he orchestrated a performance that felt less like a traditional dance music co

Behind every groundbreaking performance lies innovation born from necessity, and Anyma‘s “The End of Genesys” at The Sphere is no exception. Originally a laid-back discussion in the coziness of an Ibiza summer, what started out as a simple performance interface for electronic music has developed into one of the most complex ones available for musicians to use live. What is TEILE Elektronik? The narrative starts with TEILE Elektronik, a passion project born out of the joint ideas of two invento

Axtone, a name stamped in the minds of many electronic music lovers. The label has released some of the biggest house tracks ever and is well known for being founded by Swedish legend Axwell. Although, in the past years, the name has lost some of its power, with few releases and no anniversary celebrations, affecting the brand. Online, fans spoke out expressing their disappointment regarding the lack of involvement showed by those who run the business. Axwell’s current relation to Axtone Now,

As most Forest Family know, Kevin Graves, 28, notoriously went missing at the 2018 installment of Electric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan. His family has been looking for him ever since, and with each new year, missing person flyers and nearby billboards resurface, serving as a painful reminder for friends, family, and festival attendees. Now, six and a half years later, two hunters discovered human remains on private property near the festival grounds, and Michigan state police have positive

As we usher in the first Friday of 2025,dive into the electrifying debut single in the afrohouse genre: ‘All Good Things (Come To An End)’. Introducing AfroSalto, a fresh duo that has teamed up with Miami’s dynamic Mednas to deliver this captivating anthem. Start 2025 on a high note with this uplifting tune. Now available now on Spinnin’ Records—your soundtrack to an amazing year ahead! ‘All Good Things (Come To An End)’ The highly anticipated collaboration between AFROJACK and Du

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The late-night raver seems to be fading away. Major cities around the world have been reporting a decline in club culture. The closure of clubs has been cited as rising costs, declining tourism, Generation Z’s diminishing enthusiasm for traditional clubbing, and the growing popularity of music festivals as key factors behind its closure. These challenges reflect a broader trend reshaping nightlife across major cities, including Berlin, Barcelona, Melbourne, and New York. Club-goers are endin

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Forget the resolutions and turn up the volume—2025 is all about discovering the next wave of electronic music stars. Get ready to watch these rising talents take the scene by storm. 1. Disco Lines This Colorado-native is a force to be reckoned with. From playing Ultra Miami main stage to securing a spot on the 2025 Coachella lineup, Disco Lines has had quite the year. And- he’s only going up. He’s known for his infectious house melodies infused with some future bass and disco-tinged pop. The 25-

Friends and family of former Pendulum vocalist and MC, Benjamin "Verse" Mount, have rallied around him through a GoFundMe campaign as he battles leukemia. The fundraiser has surged beyond its initial £20,000 target, currently surpassing £58,000 at the time of this writing. The campaign, launched last year by Mount’s brother Jeremy, was prompted by a series of daunting health crises that began in August with a severe, unexplained cough and culminated in an acute monoblastic leukemia diagnosis. Mo

Michigan State Police confirmed Thursday that human remains discovered on December 30th, 2024 near the grounds of Electric Forest have been positively identified as Kevin Graves, who was last seen at the festival's 2018 edition. Dental records were used to confirm the identity, according to local reports, with assistance from Western Michigan University’s Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Investigators collected additional evidence from a "wooded area" near the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury,

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Deep in the fields of contemporary electronic music, where melodic techno meets experimental sound design, Zulhou‘s most recent work ‘War‘ stands as a masterclass in emotional storytelling via sound. Beginning with an intimate whisper and then rising into a full-bodied electronic experience, this song shows a nuanced awareness of tension and release. The trip starts with a deceptively basic rhythm under delicate, ethereal vocals pulsing like a heartbeat beneath. These close vocals drift across

Happy New Year everybody, we’ve missed you. If you haven’t visited the West Coast of the US recently, oh, boy have you missed lots of action. Las Vegas became an EDM hotspot this weekend as Italian Melodic Techno artist Anyma debuted his history-making show End of Genesys at the Las Vegas Sphere, including multiple headliners and special surprise performances. What we did not expect, however, was a surprise b2b with legendary Dutch DJ Tiësto, at the Fountainbleu Hotel inside LIV Nightclub.

Dance music icon Armin van Buuren, popularly known for songs like ‘This Is What It Feels Like‘ and ‘Blah Blah Blah‘, and two-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian music superstar and philanthropist ALOK, popularly known for chart-topping collaborations with John Legend, Ellie Goulding, Ava Max, and Bebe Rexha, have released their collaborative single, ‘Euphoria‘, with American singer-songwriter Norma Jean Martine and London-based DJ/producer LAWRENT. ‘Euphoria’ is a high-energy club anthem blend

Danny Tenaglia, SOSA and Tinlicker will join already confirmed names including Âme, Kitty Amor, Nicole Moudaber and Sam Divine for the five-day festival on the idyllic Caribbean island Continue reading...

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Established in 2007, Integral Records now hit their unique milestone of 17 years. The catalogue is a breadth of work that traces the timeline of proper underground, soulful drum & bass development from early days to now.  Pouring over the discography, there’s countless, genuinely classic tracks: Zero T and Steo’s ‘Refusal’ at release 002 was crucial for both the label and the genre. Technicolour, Komatic, and LSB’s break-out track ‘Rotary Motion’ was a perfect storm of three young collab

Armin van Buuren ft. Alok, Norma Jean Martine, LAWRENT – Euphoria Armin van Buuren joins forces with Alok, Norma Jean Martine, and LAWRENT for ‘Euphoria,’ a trance-inspired anthem brimming with emotional depth and electrifying energy. Norma Jean Martine’s powerful vocals pair perfectly with the euphoric melodies and driving beats, creating a track that bridges trance and melodic house. It’s a feel-good anthem perfect for festivals and late-night sets. Afrojack & Gregor Salto presents: Afrosa